A Traditional Port of Call for Cruises

Hamburg has a long tradition as a destination or departure point for cruise ships. Many passenger ships call at Hamburg every year. Cruise ships will be moored at the Hamburg Cruise Center on about 88 days this year. To keep up with the growing demand, a second Cruise Center will be opened in Hamburg-Altona in the summer of 2009. The berths there will be available beginning in late summer 2009 and the terminal building is planned to open in 2010. The location close to the downtown area will make this terminal particularly attractive for passengers, too.